Democratic Party: Lincoln County convention set for Friday

Lincoln County convention set for Friday

The Lincoln County Democratic Convention is being held at the Village Lodge Clubhouse on Mechem and Innsbrook drive in Ruidoso from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday.

The public is encouraged to come and meet the Democratic candidates for local and statewide offices and delegates as well as enter in the chili cook-off and dessert competition. Competition entries in the contest must be delivered to the clubhouse by 2 p.m. Friday and chili must be served from a crock pot.

There are 11 delegates representing Lincoln County with the goal of electing at least nine delegates Friday to attend the Democratic Convention in Albuquerque.

"We have the candidates that are running for governor coming, candidates running for the legislature, two candidates running for the House of Representatives, candidates for the Public Regulations Commission, candidates running for state treasurer, state auditor, and also candidates for the state Legislature." said Mary Ann O'Dell, co-chair of the Democratic Party of Lincoln County.

O'Dell said the Albuquerque convention will determine who will be on the state ballot. O'Dell said currently the Democratic Party is narrowing down five governor candidates to two. Rocky Lara and Leslie Sing already have achieved being on the state ballot and are running against U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce in the House of Representatives from District 2.

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"This is very important for public to come hear the candidates so that they know what the candidates are planning to do or not do for the state of New Mexico," O'Dell said. "The public will be able to mingle and speak individually with the candidates."

O'Dell said there will be an agenda and allowance for each candidate time to speak and answer questions.

There also will be prizes awarded for the best chili and best dessert.